Re: [MV] M-35 - Conversion to air-shift front axle

From: Joe Shannon (fordpart@bellsouth.net)
Date: Thu Dec 20 2001 - 12:30:07 PST


I agree whith David, there is really no trouble with the sprag as long as it is
adjusted properly and driven properly. I have three trucks with them and one of
them I have driven probably 6,000 miles on the road to shows and have never had it
"wind up"

DDoyle9570@aol.com wrote:

> In a message dated 12/19/01 6:00:47 PM Central Daylight Time, bwbody@epix.net
> writes:
>
> << Considering a '75 M-35A2 w/out air-shift.
>
> What's involved w/ upgrading to air-shift? Pros/cons of converting?
>
> What parts required, availability, & estimated prices, please.
> >>
>
> Article in Military Vehicles mag (out in few days) touches briefly on this....
> Parts needed, lever in cab, copper air line, air shift transfer case, readily
> available, expensive, and probably not worth it.
> The adjustment of the original sprag type transfer is not difficult, and
> properly maintained lasts a long time, and works reasonably well. Improper
> operation and adjustment are more often at fault than actual transfer case
> trouble.
> Hope this helps,
> David
>
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